As a team of designers, we believe in collective intelligence and we thrive through collaboration.

What’s in our toolbox

The Architecture Studio uses built environments to tell stories, and from there, ourMedia Objectives (M-O) Studio takes it to completion with experiential design and branding.

Capabilities—

Architecture & Interior Design

Master Planning

Experiential Media Design

Programming

User and Data Analysis

How we work

Curious by nature, our process is focused on discovery, leading to an understanding of the questions design should answer.

Discovery begins with interviews and observations, where we identify aspirations alongside concerns, from the top down and bottom up.

A few things that matter to us

Exceeding expectations.

Creating healthy buildings that sustain the planet.

Designing beautiful experiences.

Design excellence 24/7.

Design adds immeasurablevalue to the investment of time, money and emotions in a built environment. Recognition of our designs along with improved user satisfaction, staff performance, financial outcomes continually reaffirm our belief.

UCSD Rita Atkinson Residences

AIA California Residential Honor Award

Godfrey Hotel

Archdaily's Top 100 U.S. Projects

World of Whirlpool AIA Chicago Interior Architecture Honor Award

Gordon Parks Arts Hall featured on Architect Magazine

Who We Are

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Atypical, energetic and creative down to the bone—our people are passionate about design and fully believe in its potential as an agent of change. Outside of the office, you’ll find many of our staff pursuing other artistic endeavors that range from photography to beer-making and far beyond. We’re proud to have such a diverse and talented team.

Our offices

Chicago_Our founding office is based inthe upper floors of the historic Boyce Building in the RiverNorth neighborhood. Chicagois celebrated for pioneering energetic architecture, we thrive on this energy.

Denver_Located in the rapidly developing RiNo Arts District, our Denver office is committed to having a hand in the success of the emerging neighborhood and surrounding city.

San Francisco_Situated in the heart of SOMA in China Basin, our San Francisco office is our point of contact for west coast companies, developers and institutions.

Palo Alto_Strategically located near the epicenter of the Silicon Valley, our office serves clients in the tech industry and extends to a wide range of west coast developers and institutions.

Our Clients

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Live, work, learn, play - we design for all these typologies. The last century saw increasing specialization by designers. Our diverse practice leads to cross-pollinating of ideas laying fresh eyes on old issues, asking essential questions and finding out-of-the-box solutions.

"

It is rare to have a project hit a 'grand slam' in all regards. Exceptional is the word that best describes the project."

- M. Boone Hellmann, UC San Diego

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I enjoy partnering with VDTA and embracing their wholistic approach to design & project management..."

- Coleen Hurley, VMware

"

VDT is everything I want in an architect; truly customer focused design, outstanding drawings, and good people."

- Mike Bangs, Oracle

Stay connected

For another glimpse into our company culture and a behind the scenes look at our work,make sure to tune in through social media.